Tag: Payday

Elon Musk won $56 billion payday because of vote, Tesla argues in court

By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – Tesla is claiming Elon Musk won his legal battle over his $56 billion pay package because shareholders voted for the compensation, despite a judge rescinding it earlier this year, according to a court filing made public on Thursday. The company’s filing comes two weeks after Tesla shareholders voted […]

Tesla turns to Musk’s small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday

By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – With major Tesla shareholders appearing divided over whether to endorse Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, the company also is looking for support from retail investors who make up an unusually high percentage of the electric carmaker’s ownership base. Small investors tend to favor management, but they often don’t bother […]

Russell Wilson gets another pay-day from selling home in Bellevue

Over the last few years, former Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been the subject of several punchlines. From corny catchphrases to terrible play on the field, Wilson has made himself an easy target and in need of a career reset in Pittsburgh. While there is some sympathy for a decent man […]

Adobe Failed To Acquire Figma; Now Figma is a Bigger Threat Than Ever After A $1 Billion Payday And New Acquisition On The Horizon

Following a highly anticipated bid by Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) to acquire Figma, hopes were high for a union that promised digital innovations and creative workflows. However, the deal hit a roadblock as regulatory approvals from the European Commission and the UK Competition and Markets Authority proved elusive because of antitrust laws. The failed acquisition, stemming […]

Why Trump may soon rake in a $4 billion payday despite his legal problems

In a blistering 92-page opinion, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron delivered an impressive tutorial to former President Donald Trump and other developers on how real estate should be evaluated in obtaining bank loans and insurance policies.It’s an expensive lesson that will ultimately cost Trump many millions and will deprive him of future development […]

Whistleblowers can sometimes see a payday

Feb. 17—The term “whistleblower” make evoke images of a person willing to risk everything, including their livelihood, to keep a government agency or contractor on the straight and narrow. But filing a whistleblower or qui tam lawsuit can also be a lucrative endeavor — if it’s successful. In the case of Jacob Kuriyan, in the […]

Elon Musk Pressures Tesla’s Board for Another Massive Payday

(Bloomberg) — Elon Musk leaned on Tesla Inc.’s board to arrange another massive performance award for him after he sold a significant chunk of his stake in the company to acquire Twitter. Most Read from Bloomberg In one of several posts on the topic, Musk wrote that unless he has roughly 25% voting control at […]